cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/48712513

Smaller vehicles that do not need to meet the same safety requirements as existing cars could be Europe’s answer to maintaining its automotive industry.

  • knomie@feddit.org
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    5 days ago

    There actually is a great solution for small vehicles to transport one person and a bit of luggage in cities: cargo bikes and (e-)bikes with bike bags.

    • Grass@sh.itjust.works
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      I have 3 bikes now and even my aliexpress chingchong diy special I’m scared to leave outside and have it get stolen and be in mexico by the end of the week. It was made out of used and ali parts but ended up way cooler than it has any right to be